by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study foods, nutrition, and related services, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 44 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing foods, nutrition, and related services, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A rank of #2 makes University of Delaware one of the top foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veteran students. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for University of Delaware
Ohio State University-Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the foods, nutrition, and related services program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University is a great choice for veterans pursuing foods, nutrition, and related services, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about foods, nutrition, and related services at James Madison University
Veteran students seeking a strong foods, nutrition, and related services program will find one at East Carolina University, which ranked #5. It scores 88.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University placed #6 among the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the foods, nutrition, and related services program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Arkansas came in at #7 for veteran foods, nutrition, and related services students this year. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for University of Arkansas
University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the foods, nutrition, and related services program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
University of Kentucky placed #9 among the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the foods, nutrition, and related services program at University of Kentucky
Texas State University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing foods, nutrition, and related services. Texas State University scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about foods, nutrition, and related services at Texas State University
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing foods, nutrition, and related services. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the foods, nutrition, and related services program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
The University of Alabama placed #12 among the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. The University of Alabama scores 82.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the foods, nutrition, and related services program at The University of Alabama
Georgia Southern University came in at #13 for veteran foods, nutrition, and related services students this year. It scores 81.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for Georgia Southern University
North Dakota State University-Main Campus landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing foods, nutrition, and related services. North Dakota State University-Main Campus scores 81.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Middle Tennessee State University placed #15 among the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
More about the foods, nutrition, and related services program at Middle Tennessee State University
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Wayne State University placed #16 among the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. It scores 81.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for Wayne State University
Texas Woman's University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. Texas Woman's University scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the foods, nutrition, and related services program at Texas Woman's University
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. It scores 79.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about foods, nutrition, and related services at Eastern Kentucky University
University of Southern Mississippi ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. It scores 79.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for University of Southern Mississippi
Winthrop University came in at #20 for veteran foods, nutrition, and related services students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for Winthrop University
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Weber State University came in at #21 for veteran foods, nutrition, and related services students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about foods, nutrition, and related services at Weber State University
Central Michigan University came in at #22 for veteran foods, nutrition, and related services students this year. Central Michigan University scores 78.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the foods, nutrition, and related services program at Central Michigan University
University of Arizona came in at #23 for veteran foods, nutrition, and related services students this year. University of Arizona scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for University of Arizona
University of Central Arkansas landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing foods, nutrition, and related services. University of Central Arkansas scores 77.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for University of Central Arkansas
Sam Houston State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best foods, nutrition, and related services colleges for veterans. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full foods, nutrition, and related services report for Sam Houston State University
These foods, nutrition, and related services colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying foods, nutrition, and related services: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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